Admission and enrolment

This page provides information solely for admission to the first and second year.
If you have already earned 108 CFU or more and are enrolling, or if you are requesting to be transferred from another programme or another university, information about admission is available on the website of the degree programme in Hospitality Innovation and E-tourism - Enrolment until 2024/2025.

Contacts, reservations, FAQs
Enrolment

This is a limited-admission programme taught in English that requires candidates to take an entry test. This test evaluates candidates’ knowledge and puts them on a ranking list based on their final scores. Only successful candidates will be allowed to enrol.

Specific details concerning registration, selection, and enrolment are published in the call for applications.

Admission to the programme

To enrol, you must hold one of the following qualifications:

Qualifications obtained in Italy

  • a five-year secondary school diploma (diploma di maturità quinquennale);
  • a four-year secondary school diploma (diploma di maturità quadriennale) with an additional integrative year. If the integrative year is missing, admission to the degree programme will be subject to evaluation by the relevant academic committee;
  • a European Baccalaureate diploma (or European Secondary School Leaving Certificate) obtained from European Schools located in Italy.

Qualifications obtained abroad

If you hold an international qualification, admission will vary depending on several factors, including whether you must apply for a student visa to enter Italy. Please follow the procedures outlined on the webpage Admission and enrolment with an international qualification.

The admission procedure for the 2026/2027 academic year includes two selection rounds: spring and summer.
The admission procedure consists of the following steps:

  • Taking the TOLC-E test and registering for the Ca’ Foscari selection;
  • Checking your position in the ranking list;
  • Accepting your place in the degree programme by enrolling online and paying the first instalment of the tuition fees.


If you are a candidate with a disability or with learning disabilities, you can make use of individualised procedures for taking the test. All the specific information on the available assistance is in the call for applications and on the inclusivity and disability services webpage. You can submit your request when registering for the TOLC-E.

file pdf Call for Applications 2026/2027 - Spring Selection 291 KB

Additional Learning Requirements (OFA)

Admission to the Hospitality Innovation and e-Tourism degree programme requires adequate knowledge of  mathematics, logic, and reading comprehension and English at a minimum B2-level.

Your knowledge of mathematics, logic, and reading comprehension will be tested during the TOLC-E entry test – candidates who do not achieve a minimum score of 9 out of 36 will be assigned an Additional Learning Requirement – ALR (Obbligo Formativo Aggiuntivo – OFA) in logic-mathematics. Please note that the English language section is excluded from the total score.

Candidates who passed a SAT test with a score of 880 or more out of 1600 or a CEnT-S test with a minimum score of 20 or more are exempted from the Additional Learning Requirement (OFA) in logic-mathematics.

If you enrol and obtain credit recognition for at least 3 CFU in the mathematics field, you will be exempt from the Mathematics OFA.

If you do not fulfill the OFA by September 30th, 2027, you will not be allowed to take any exams included in your study plan until its fulfillment.

To get more information about how to fulfill the logic-mathematics OFA, please consult the dedicated section on the Study page.

A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. You can demonstrate your English knowledge level by submitting one of the recognised certifications or if you fall within one of the exemption categories.

If you do not satisfy the English language requirement at the time of enrolment, you will be assigned an English B2 Additional Learning Requirement- ALR (Obbligo Formativo Aggiuntivo – OFA) that must be fulfilled by the end of your first year of study. 

If you do not fulfill the OFA by September 30th, 2027, you will not be allowed to take any exams included in your study plan until its fulfillment.

Registering for the spring selection and taking the TOLC-E test

To take part in the selection process, you must complete two mandatory steps by April 30th, 2026:

  • Take the TOLC-E test provided by CISIA;
  • Register for the Ca' Foscari selection to be placed in our ranking lists.

Taking the TOLC-E test alone does not grant inclusion in the ranking list. You must register for the selection and choose the degree programmes you are interested in. Please consult the call for applications for specific information on participation procedures and deadlines. 

Taking the TOLC-E test

In order to take the TOLC-E test, you have to register for the test on the CISIA website and pay the 35,00 Euros registration fee.

You can sit the test at any Italian University holding the TOLC-E test sessions. The list of participating Universities and their scheduled dates can be found on the CISIA dedicated website. 

In order to take part in the spring selection round, you must take your TOLC-E test by midnight on April 30th, 2026. All tests taken from January 2025 are accepted. English TOLC-E tests will not be considered.

Admissions test simulator [ITA]  

In the spring selection, Ca' Foscari organises TOLC-E tests in TOLC@HOME mode on the following dates:

  • March 24th, 25th, and 26th 2026;
  • April 21st and 22nd 2026;
  • April 28th, 29th, and 30th 2026.

Before registering for the TOLC@HOME test, please check the rules and instructions provided by CISIA about the technical requirements.

For additional information about how to register for the TOLC@HOME test, you can consult the CISIA FAQ webpage or reach out to the CISIA Help Desk [ITA] via telephone or email.

Please note: it is not necessary to take the TOLC-E at Ca’ Foscari. You have the possibility to take the TOLC-E test at any Italian University offering TOLC-E test sessions. However, please make sure you registered for the Ca' Foscari selection. 

How is the test structured?
On the CISIA website you can find out which parts the test consists of and the required knowledge.

I’m having problems with registering for the TOLC-E: who should I contact?
Check whether your question is answered on the Frequently Asked Questions page on the CISIA website: if you need more support, you can contact the Help Desk [ITA].

Is the TOLC@HOME and the TOLC@UNI the same?
Yes, they are equally valid. The only difference is how the test is provided.

I read I can take the TOLC-E test more than once: how often is it possible to take this test?
The TOLC-E can only be taken once a month (solar month) irrespective of which institute you take the test in or modality.

If I take the TOLC-E test more than once, which result will be considered?
Your best result will be considered.

I am interested in a programme taught in English: do I have to take the test in English?
No, you can take the test in Italian. Read the English language proficiency level required on the Admission page of the programme(s) of your interest in order to know which recognised certifications you need to provide before enrolment.

I have already taken the TOLC-E test: can this be used for the Ca’ Foscari selection process?
Yes, but only if you have taken the test since January 2025.

How much does the TOLC-E test cost?
The registration for the TOLC-E requires the payment of a contribution equal to 35,00 Euros.

Registering for the Ca’ Foscari selection

Registration for the Ca’ Foscari selection must be submitted from March 9th until April 30th, 2026 and allows you to be placed in our ranking lists based on your result in the TOLC-E test. If you have taken the test more than once, your best result will be considered.

The procedure is completely online and requires the following steps:

  • Register on the University website;
  • Access the Personal Area of the website with your SPID or CIE (Electronic identity card) account and select "Admission test".
    Candidates of non-Italian nationality who are not currently residing in Italy can request their login data via the dedicated webpage.
  • At the end of the registration procedure candidates need to print out the registration receipt reporting their pre-enrolment number, which will be used by the candidates for identifying their position in the ranking list. The procedure is not complete without the registration receipt.

Once you have concluded the registration process you will receive a confirmation email.

If you encounter any difficulties during the registration procedure, please do not hesitate to contact the Enrolment Unit by making a report at this link: www.unive.it/aiutostudenti.

Online registration  

Accepting your place in the ranking list and enrolling

Spring selection

The enrolment procedure of successful candidates consists of two mandatory steps:

  • Accepting your place in the ranking list by May 14th, 2026;
  • Enrolling from July 1st to July 31st, 2026.

Both steps are mandatory: failing to comply with these deadlines will result in automatic withdrawal.
Repechage procedures and deadlines are outlined in the call for applications.

The procedure consists of two parts:

  • Filling in the online pre-enrolment application;
  • Paying the pre-enrolment fee using the PagoPA system by clicking on the payment button at the end of the registration procedure. The contribution cannot be refunded.

Failure to comply with the deadline specified above results in loss of the right to register. If you encounter any problems, please submit a request by accessing this link: www.unive.it/faqsforstudents before the deadline.

The process of enrolment consists of two phases:

  • Updating the online enrolment application: access your Reserved Area, select “Immatricolazione” (Enrolment), and click on the button “Modifica domanda” (edit application).
  • Paying the first instalment of the tuition fees: the payment must be carried out using the PagoPA system, by clicking the payment button at the end of the registration procedure. The registration fee paid upon acceptance of the place will be deducted from this amount.

The contribution cannot be refunded.

Failure to comply with the deadline specified above results in the loss of the right to enrol: if you encounter any problems, please submit a request by accessing this link: www.unive.it/faqsforstudents before the deadline.

Submitting the enrolment application and paying the first instalment does not guarantee automatic enrolment. The Enrolment Unit will review each request and complete the process within 7 working days. Once finalised, newly enrolled students will be notified via email.

Specific enrolment opportunities

Remember that it is possible to enrol in a degree programme requesting:

Credit recognition procedure

The procedure for enrolment with credit recognition from a previous academic career, intra-university or inter-university transfer, involves the evaluation of your previously completed exams and the subsequent issuance of a credit recognition form.

The Ca' Foscari University, according to the European directives that norm the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), recognises equivalence: 1 CFU = 1 ECTS.

You may enrol in a Degree Programme requesting accreditation for the following previous studies and training activities:

  • Bachelor's Degrees or Master's Diplomas;
  • incomplete University studies as a result of withdrawal, lapsed status;
  • single courses;
  • Internship/traineeships/previous employment;
  • simultaneous enrolment.

If you are recognised with 108 CFU or more, you must request admission to the third year of this degree programme offered until 2024/2025. Therefore, consult the communication at the top of this webpage.

Year of Enrolment

The year of enrolment will be determined based on the number of recognised credits (CFU):

  • Up to 47 CFU: Admission is granted to the first year of the course. You must take the TOLC-E exam and register for the Ca' Foscari selection. If you get admitted, you must accept the place and enrol according to the deadlines specified in the Call for Applications. Intra-university and inter-university transfers for admission to the first year are not allowed: if you get admitted, you must withdraw from your current course and enroll as a new student (ex-novo). You will follow the 2026/2027 a.y. study plan.
  • From 48 to 107 CFU: Admission is granted to the second year of the course. You must request a place for enrolment in the second year via the procedure described in the "Application for admission to the second year" section on this page. You will follow the 2025/2026 a.y. study plan.
  • 108 CFU and above: Admission is granted to the third year of the course offered until 2024/2025. You must request a place for enrolment in the third year. Follow the notice at the top of the page for specific information.

How to request your Credit Recognition Form

The request must be submitted within the following time windows, which align with the periods for assigning available places in subsequent years:

  • first round: from April 7th to June 25th, 2026;
  • second round: by August 18th, 2026.

As specified in the call for applications, candidates who enrol in the first year must submit their request at least 15 days before the enrolment deadline. During the enrolment procedure, candidates must upload their credit recognition form, approved by the Teaching Committee and duly signed.

Click on the button “Request your Credit Recognition Form”: by selecting your bachelor's degree, your request will be automatically forwarded to the relevant Campus. 

The button "Request your Credit Recognition Form" will be available starting from April 7th, 2026.

You are required to upload the following documents:

  • a signed self-certification form listing exams. Please indicate for each exam: the name of the Course of study and class code, the name of the University, the name of the courses taken with their academic fields and disciplines sector and relative weight in CFU (ECTS), the mark and the exam date. This document might be available in your University Reserved Area: if it is not available or, if all the required data is not listed, you may use the forms on this page;
  • any exam syllabus in your possession.
file rtf Model of degree self-certification with exams 10 MB
file rtf Model of degree self-certification with exams [ITA] 106 KB
file rtf Model of self-certification of withdrawal with exams [ITA] 5 MB

Requests for credit recognition are to be submitted to the Campus. The Teaching Committee will evaluate your request. Once approved, the credit recognition form will be sent to you via e-mail. Please remember to sign the form.

The Credit Recognition Form must be attached during the enrolment procedure.

Enrolment with credit recognition is subject to the fee payment of 300,00 euros: the payment invoice will be provided upon confirmation of enrolment.
You are not obliged to pay if you request credit recognition for: 

  • activities undertaken previously at Ca' Foscari (for example, single courses) if the code of the lectures corresponds to that required by the study plan. In the case that some lectures do not fall among those included in the study plan, and consequently are listed among those that can be chosen by the student, you will have to pay the 300,00 euros fee;
  • inter-university transfer;
  • simultaneous enrolment. 

Credits will be recognised according to the Linee guida per riconoscimento CFU [ITA] (CFU Recognition Guidelines).

Activities recognised through a completed Master's degree or Master's diploma will not affect the final grade. However, activities recognised from single courses or from an incomplete university career resulting from withdrawal, expiration, or transfer will be taken into account for grade point average.

Enrolment with credit recognition is not allowed to students concurrently enrolled in another University degree programme, for which suspension has been requested.

Credit recognition forms for Ca’ Foscari activities

Candidates who wish to request credit recognition exclusively for activities carried out at Ca' Foscari, with the same course code as in their current study plan (e.g., single courses attended at Ca' Foscari), can fill in the recognition form themselves and attach it, duly signed, during the enrolment procedure.

Credit recognition forms for activities completed at Ca’ Foscari will be available by April 7, 2026.

Application for admission to the second year

In order to enrol in the second year you must apply for the assignement of available places: admission is subject to availability.

Application for place assignment 

You can apply for a place assignment during these two periods:

  • First round: places available published on June 18th 2026
    • application period: from 7th to 9th July 2026
    • ranking list publication: July 16th 2026
  • Second round: places available published on August 6th 2026
    • application period: from 25th to 27th August 2026
    • ranking list publication: September 3rd 2026

The ranking lists will be drawn up on the basis of the evaluation of candidates' CVs and motivation letters. The Enrolment Unit will email successful candidates with detailed information about the enrolment procedure.

Those who get admitted in the first round must complete their enrolment by July 31st 2026, under penalty of losing the assigned place.

To apply for a place, you must log into the Reserved Area, select "Evaluation Test" and choose "Ammissione agli anni successivi al primo dei corsi ad accesso programmato". The procedure will be open only during the application periods.

You must upload:

  • your credit recognition form;
  • self-certification of completed exams;
  • your CV;
  • a motivation letter;
  • an identity document;
  • self-certification of bachelor's degree with exams, useful for the evaluation of entry requirements (only for master's degrees).

The procedure allows you to submit the application, in order of preference, for a maximum of three programmes: if you select more than one preference, you will have to upload the credit recognition form for each chosen programme.

If you have never been a student at Ca’ Foscari you will have to: